A multiple-choice test has five possible answers for each question. If a student guesses at the answer, what is the probability that he or she selects the correct answer for one particular question?

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A multiple-choice test has five possible answers for each question. If a student guesses at the answer, what is the probability that he or she selects the correct answer for one particular question?

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Answer:

20% chance of getting the right answer

Explanation:

he has a 1/5 chance, translated into 20 percent

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